5 Best Free Sandbox Software For Windows

Here is a list of Best Free Sandbox Software. These Sandbox software lets you protect your Windows system from being infected by Malware or other similar attacks. With the help of sandbox security mechanism, you can test unsafe applications, browse unsafe web securely as the applications runs in a restricted environment. Some of them are small in size and load with Windows, some do not require updates and run in background, maintain privacy, protect from key loggers, rootkits, backdoors etc.

My favorite Sandbox Software are:

As per my testing, TimeFreeze and Sandboxie are best, as these have different features. TimeFreeze is simple and only require restart to clean the system, while Sandboxie lets you run any program in sandbox mode by simple right clicking.

Here are the Best Free Sandbox Software:

TimeFreeze

TimeFreeze is a simple and small sandbox utility which lets you protect your Windows system from infection by suspicious files and applications. First install TimeFreeze and restart the PC, otherwise it will not start its services. Now you can make it active from system tray icon. When the program is in ON state, every single task, like download of a file, rename or moving a file or folder will be reverted back automatically to its previous state, after reboot. In other words "Every change in system partition will be discarded after reboot". To achieve this, just restart the Computer. You can add programs/files/folders to the exception list if required, and the changes made by/to this list will not get affected when reverting. The program is very small in size (just 2.75 MB in size). It sits in the system tray and you can start and stop it as per need.

Sandboxie

Sandboxie is based upon sandbox based security mechanism used to run an application in an isolated environment. It restricts programs or attackers to run arbitrary or malicious code on your PC by creating a sandbox environment. The program has its own desktop and start menu. You can run any installed program through it, or install a new one from its "Run any program sandboxed" command from Windows Start menu. It shows a thick yellow outline around any program which is run through it. The programs installed using it will not be able to modify the system and registry. You can run any web browser through it and it creates a safe virtual wall between your web browser and PC. You can safely explore files and folders by using it on your Computer. The program is small in size and is easy to install. The program installed through it will not be visible in Windows Start menu. This program can be used for testing of untrusted programs and surfing the unsafe web. For more security, you can even Sandbox Tor Browser.

BitBox

BitBox provides virtual environment for secured web browsing. It is based upon "Browser in the Box" concept. It has Firefox and Chrome as standalone web browsers. You can download it with Firefox or Chrome separately from its website. It lets you browse the web safely by providing a virtual machine concept. You can download files from web safely in its virtual folder. It isolates all the activities of the web browser you choose from the host machine thus prevents the Malware attack. It stores all the configuration data of the web browser in its folder for each user. Overall the size of the program is big but it maintains your privacy and keeps you safe from Malware or similar attacks.

GesWall

GesWall is another free software that can be used for Sandboxing. It is actually an intrusion prevention system and it is non-intrusive and easy to use. After installing it, a computer restart is required. It shows a dialog box whenever any application tries to access network and you can isolate that application if required. For e.g. your web browsers can be sandboxed by using it. Now you can safely surf the web, do chat, send/receive emails, exchange files etc. It blocks unknown threats which are missed by your antivirus, anti-spyware or by similar programs. The program is lightweight and easy to use. Some of its Key Features are:

It can prevent key loggers, rootkits, and backdoors.

It can prevent malicious software infection.

It can prevent confidential file disclosure.

It is independent of attack techniques.

Finally, it is Easy to use - non-intrusive and no configuration is required.

BufferZone Free

BufferZone Free is an easy to use sandbox application. It isolates your browsing activities and personal data in a "Virtual Zone" thus providing you protection from existing as well as zero-day threats. It has a huge list of programs which have to run inside BufferZone and you can add more programs to its list by clicking "+" green button and supplying program path. It supports almost every web browser and messaging programs including other popular software that use internet/network. It shows a red rectangular box outside each application for visual representation. It first optimizes each program for first buffer zone run. For e.g. Chrome, Firefox and even plugins of web browsers (like flash plugin). Also, the program does not require regular updates like antivirus software does. The program does not require much settings and it starts working automatically when your web browser starts.

Geswall looks like something from 1998 by the look of their site, Bufferzone isn’t free anymore and Bitbox lags while watching YouTube.

Byakuraou

Thanks for your opinion; helped me hasten my decision

Oscar Sironi

Putty website is like the 1990 but is one of the most used tools in the world don’t base your opinions from the graphics of the websites

Mouktik Saha

amazing post. thank you :) life saver.

Zezu Zaza

I purchased the Sandboxie because i love this and using it almost 3 years. One day i installed ransomware without knowing it but luckily this sandboxie protect me because i installed apps on sandboxie.

ishan_ilovefreesoftware

Sandboxie is our favorite as well.

ProphetZarquon

Software & security are very time sensitive topics:Please put a publication date on your tech articles!

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